It’s Valentine’s Day. Restaurants will be overpopulated with lovesick couples and awkward first dates. Sales for chocolates and flowers are about to skyrocket and large, fluffy teddy bears will fly off the shelves.
But those who aren’t going to be part of the smitten crowd don’t have to spend the evening moping. Instead, they should try to find activities to keep the day fun and relaxing. Here are some alternatives to the holiday blues for those who will find themselves single on Valentine’s Day.
Make a date with your friends
Valentine’s Day is about spending the day with loved ones, so set aside some time to go out on a “date” with some close friends who also don’t have plans. Get dressed up and go out for dinner and a movie together and turn the holiday into a girls’ or guys’ night out.
Those living in residence halls can also ask around and see if other residents have anything planned. Gather all of those who planned on staying in and spend the night watching movies and eating junk food together.
Treat yourself
Don’t be disheartened by the sight of people walking with armfuls of chocolate and flower gifts. Treat yourself to something you’ve wanted for awhile.
Go out for a favorite meal or splurge on a personal gift — anything from a new outfit to an expensive video game.
Don’t worry about the prices, just do something to make yourself smile that you normally wouldn’t think to do.
Have a “veg out” day
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand-in-hand, so there’s no shame in spending the day curled up on the couch with a big bowl of ice cream.
Throw on some cozy pajamas, bring out the junk food and put that Netflix subscription to good use by spending the day watching a marathon of a favorite television show. Try to avoid sappy romance movies — instead of falling into a sad Valentine’s Day slump, focus on something entirely unrelated to the romantic holiday such as comedy or horror.
Go out and meet new people
While the day will be filled with all things couple-related, there will be plenty of singles out and ready to mingle. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a day devoted to relationships.
It can also be a chance to find new love.
Venture out to the local clubs for a night of drinking and dancing, or stay on campus for UAB’s Speed Dating. Take the opportunity to find a new friend, or maybe find a love connection.
Speed Dating will be from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Union.
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